Queensland is experiencing some extreme flooding in its north, with more rain predicted for today, raising fears that those around the Herbert river are about to see the 1967 record for flood levels broken. 57 years ago, the river peaked at 15.2m. It looks like locals could see that record fall, as the waters continue to rise.

That is obviously a terrifying prospect.

Queensland premier David Crisafulli (who grew up in Ingham) told ABC News Breakfast:

I’ve seen images of water in businesses…that never in my wildest dreams thought I’d see water in shops there. Never thought I’d see water in shops there in the high part of town.

I’ve spoken with friends who’ve had homes, businesses friends who’ve had homes, businesses and their farm devastated. It is a really tightknit community. They’ve lost one of their own. Somebody passed away a couple of days ago. passed away a couple of days ago. It’s a really difficult time and they are incredibly resilient people but resilience doesn’t mean they should be left to their own devices. That’s why I’m here and I want to make sure that what we say we’re going to deliver is delivered. going to deliver is delivered.